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The Short Straw? Will Microplastics and Other Contaminants Complicate Bat Conservation?, April 14

Join us Friday, April 14 for “The Short Straw? Will Microplastics and Other Contaminants Complicate Bat Conservation?,” a presentation by Ash Cable, doctoral student in the School of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries, at noon via Zoom.

Bats in Tennessee have declined due to habitat loss, human disturbance to hibernacula, and a non-native fungal pathogen that causes the disease White-nose Syndrome (WNS). Endangered Species Act policies have driven bat conservation in the United States of America with great success until the emergence of WNS. In her presentation, PhD candidate Ash Cable will talk about research on bat species affected by WNS conducted by the Willcox Bat Lab, including her dissertation research on exposure of mercury and an emerging contaminant, microplastics, to Tennessee bats.

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Once registered, you will receive an email with information about joining the meeting via Zoom. 

Register today for the April 14 Science Forum lecture.


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